Even though you feel awful, your pets need you. It was nice that Rescue Daddy could
help. I eventually had to drag myself
out of bed and take Gracie for some walkies.
She is definitely my dog. She
will take short walks with other people.
She prefers to walk with me and will quickly “do her business” then dash
to the house if she is with someone else.
As I do with every illness, I think about what would happen
if I had a debilitating illness. We
treat our pets like children. The law,
unfortunately, does not recognize them in the same manner.
You can take steps to protect your pet. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue regularly offers a
class with an estate planning attorney who reviews your options. (Check the Events page on their website at www.bwar.org for dates and times.)
If you do not live in the Asheville area, you can find a
wealth of information on the Internet. Start
with the ASPCA’s website. They have an
entire section devoted to pet planning.
Here is the link:In further searches, I learned that mentioning your pets in your will is not the best option. What happens if you have a car accident or serious illness? Wills apply to the dead, not the living, so no one would check your will for instructions about your pet. Pet protection agreements and pet trusts offer better legal protection and cover more events besides your death.
Pet protection agreements do not necessarily require
assistance from an attorney. You can
even buy versions on those legal websites they advertise on TV. Pet trusts, which are recognized in 46
states, require an attorney’s assistance, so they could be costly.
Each year, thousands of animals find themselves dumped in
shelters all over the country because their owners either passed away or
developed serious health problems. It is
important to have a plan for your pets.
You made a commitment to care for them for their entire lives. With a
little advance planning, you can be sure that commitment will be honored after
you are gone.
Rescue Mommy
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